Description
Dell PowerEdge R760 – Dual 8462Y | 1024GB DDR5 | Diskless | Fibre Channel | High Performance Build
The Dell PowerEdge R760 is a cutting-edge 2U rack server engineered for demanding enterprise workloads, optimized in this configuration for high-throughput computing, virtualized storage networks, and future-ready datacenter operations. This build forgoes internal front-drive bays entirely, focusing instead on high-bandwidth compute and SAN access via dual Fibre Channel HBAs and powerful core density.
? Key System Specifications
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Processors:
2× Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8462Y, 32 cores each (64 total cores)
Base clock: 2.8GHz | Turbo Boost | 4th Gen Xeon Scalable | Intel® QAT-enabled -
Memory:
1024GB DDR5 RDIMM @ 4800MT/s
(16× 64GB modules, occupying half of the available 32 DIMM slots)
ECC Registered | High bandwidth, low latency memory optimized for in-memory compute -
Storage Configuration:
⚠️ Diskless configuration – No front backplane installed
Internal Boot: 2× 480GB M.2 NVMe in BOSS S-2 HW RAID 1 (Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem) -
Storage Controller:
BOSS-S2 with hardware RAID support for secure OS boot
No PERC or HBA for front storage, making it ideal for SAN/NAS-based environments -
Networking:
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1× Broadcom BCM57414 OCP 3.0 Dual Port NIC (10/25GbE)
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High-performance I/O ideal for VM migration, clustered storage, or hybrid cloud links
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Host Bus Adapters:
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2× Emulex LPe35000 Single-Port 32Gb Fibre Channel HBAs
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Enterprise-grade SAN connectivity for VMware, Hyper-V, or storage fabrics
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Power & Cooling:
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2× 1800W Titanium Redundant PSUs
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High-Performance Heatsinks + Very High Performance Fans for thermal efficiency
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Management & Security:
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iDRAC9 Datacenter License + OpenManage Enterprise Advanced Plus
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Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0 V5) for secure boot and hardware trust
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Accessories Included:
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ReadyRails Sliding Rail Kit
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LCD Bezel with System ID panel
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? Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualized SAN / Storage-Backed Infrastructure:
Designed for environments where boot drives are local and workloads run off SAN. -
High-Core Compute Nodes:
Excellent fit for container orchestration, HPC clusters, or AI/ML platforms with shared storage. -
Secure and Remote-Managed Deployments:
Outfitted with iDRAC Datacenter and TPM 2.0 for compliance-driven or zero-trust IT environments.
⚙️ Notable Differences from Typical R760 Configurations
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No Backplane / Diskless: This server is intentionally designed without local front drive bays—prioritizing SAN-boot or BOSS-only installations.
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Fibre Channel Instead of Local Storage: Dual 32Gb FC HBAs make it purpose-built for connecting to fibre SANs rather than relying on internal RAID arrays.
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Mid-Density RAM (1TB): Leaves 16 DIMM slots open for future expansion up to 8TB.